Penne with cannellini beans is a classic Italian dish that combines the hearty flavors of pasta, beans, and vegetables. This simple yet satisfying meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The combination of penne pasta's delicate texture and the creamy, nutty flavor of cannellini beans creates a harmonious balance of flavors. Whether you prefer a vegetarian or a meat-based version, there are endless variations of this dish to suit your taste preferences. With its versatility, ease of preparation, and delicious taste, penne with cannellini beans is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS
This is a quick, 5 ingredient recipe. It comes from Light and Tasty. You should definitely be using the Italian-style diced tomatoes that come already seasoned with herbs for flavor. If you use plain diced tomatoes, just add some herbs to your liking when putting this recipe together.
Provided by MsBindy
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- In large saucepan, combine the tomatoes and beans, and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach, cook and stir for 2 minutes, or until spinach is wilted.
- Drain pasta, top with the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.2, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 416.7, Carbohydrate 57.4, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.5
PENNE WITH SHRIMP, CANNELLINI BEANS AND ROSEMARY | BARILLA CANADA
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Provided by Barilla
Categories Classic Blue Box
Yield Penne with Shrimp, Cannellini Beans and Rosemary
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Turn oven on to 400F.
- Bake halved grape tomatoes seasoned with 1 tbsp EVOO, salt and pepper until slightly browned and thoroughly cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Place a pot of water to boil, cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water and drain pasta
- In a skillet, add 2 tbsp EVOO, brown shrimp on both sides over high heat, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and set aside in bowl.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic with rosemary and 2 tbsp EVOO until garlic turns slightly yellow.
- Stir in Cannellini beans and 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for a few minutes. Let cool and process 1/3 in the blender until smooth. Put back together with the other beans, add tomatoes, shrimp, parsley and bring to simmer.
- Drain pasta and stir in the bean and shrimp mixture. Serve drizzled with a touch of olive oil.
PENNE PASTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ESCAROLE
This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way. Enjoy!
Provided by Renee Trivelli Milillo
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the escarole, cannellini beans and liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and onion until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
PENNE WITH ASPARAGUS AND WHITE BEANS
Toss pasta with asparagus, cannellini beans and feta for the perfect summer meal.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente, adding the asparagus to the pot during the last 3 minutes of cooking. Drain the pasta and asparagus and run under cold water to cool; drain well.
- Meanwhile, put the onion in a medium bowl and cover with cold water; set aside for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest and juice and 1/2 cup of the feta in a large bowl until well combined; season with salt and pepper. Add the pasta and asparagus, beans, parsley, dill and remaining 1/2 cup feta. Drain the onions, pat dry and add to the bowl. Toss everything together and season with salt and pepper.
PENNE WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND WHITE BEANS
Provided by Ellie Krieger
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 (1 1/2 cup) servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Slice each tomato into 8 wedges and discard the seeds. Put the tomato wedges and garlic into a 9 by 13-inch roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with salt and a few turns of pepper. Roast in the oven, uncovered, for 40 minutes.
- Drain the beans into a large colander in the sink. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain the pasta into the colander containing the beans, so the hot pasta water will warm the beans. Return drained pasta and beans to the pasta pot.
- When the tomatoes are done, pick out the garlic cloves, squeeze the garlic out of the skin into a small bowl and mash with a fork. Pour the roasted tomatoes into the pasta pot, add the garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, the basil and additional salt and pepper, to taste. Toss to combine. Serve topped with the Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 461 calorie, Fat 9.4 grams, SaturatedFat 1.8 grams, Cholesterol 4 milligrams, Sodium 199 milligrams, Carbohydrate 77 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 19 grams
PENNE WITH TOMATOES & WHITE BEANS
I learned how to make this dish from friends in Genoa, Italy, where they're known for creating tasty combinations of veggies, pasta and beans. You can sub feta cheese to give this a Greek twist. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5-7 minutes to allow flavors to blend., Add spinach, olives, salt and pepper; cook and stir over medium heat until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture and cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ANCHOVIES
This dish is very good but because it has anchovies, many people stick up their noses at it but you should try it, you might even like it.
Provided by Manami
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients and mince to form paste.
- Set aside.
- Heat 1/8 cup olive oil in a large(large enough to cook pasta, as well) nonreactive pot over medium high heat.
- Add breadcrumbs and cook 3-4 minutes, until crisp, stirring constantly.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe pot clean with a paper towel.
- Heat remaining oil in same pot over medium high heat.
- Sauté onion and red pepper, till soft(about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic paste and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, until garlic begins to soften.
- Stir in beans, tomato, and salt & pepper to taste.
- Cook about 1 minute until heated throughout.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Using same pot, cook pasta in boiling salted water 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook another 5 minutes, or until pasta is al dente.
- Drain through a colander, removing as much liquid as possible.
- Lightly stir pasta into bean mixture.
- Serve sprinkled with breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.8, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 7.1, Sodium 382.9, Carbohydrate 70.8, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 14.6
PENNE WITH CANNELLINI BEANS
Just five ingredients are all you'll need for this meatless pasta created by Brenda Harrell of Joplin, Missouri. With spinach, beans and tomatoes, it's so filling you'll never miss the meat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring tomatoes and beans to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add spinach; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Drain pasta; top with tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 1056mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
PENNE PASTA WITH CANNELLINI BEANS AND ESCAROLE
This is a great pasta dish. The hardest part of the whole recipe is cutting the escarole. It is fast, simple, and delicious! What more could you ask for? With a loaf of Italian bread it goes a long way. Enjoy!
Provided by Renee Trivelli Milillo
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the penne pasta 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the escarole, cannellini beans and liquid, and diced tomatoes with garlic and onion until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with the cooked pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.3 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 267.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in this dish. Look for ripe tomatoes, crisp celery, and tender cannellini beans.
- Don't overcook the pasta: Penne should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked pasta will be mushy and unpleasant.
- Sauté the vegetables until they're tender: This will help to bring out their sweetness and flavor. Don't rush this step; it's worth taking the time to get the vegetables nice and caramelized.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the pasta will add a lot of flavor to the dish. Use a vegetable broth or chicken broth that you really enjoy the taste of.
- Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, such as basil or parsley.
Conclusion:
This penne with cannellini beans is a simple but delicious dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's easy to make. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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